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Rhinos, root bridges and the road to Tawang
Nohkalikai Falls, Cherrapunjee · Photo: Sankha Subhra Bhattacharjee / Pexels
North East holidays from Mumbai
North East India holidays from Mumbai take you to Kaziranga's one-horned rhinos, Shillong and the waterfalls of Cherrapunjee, the living root bridges and the clear river at Dawki in Meghalaya, the river island of Majuli, and over Sela Pass to the great monastery at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. We have 22 private holidays of 3 to 12 nights, each with a private car and driver. Prices start from ₹29,900 per person, GST included. Best from October to April.
Why go
- Elephant and jeep safaris among Kaziranga's one-horned rhinos
- Cherrapunjee's waterfalls and the living root bridges
- The crystal-clear river at Dawki and Mawlynnong village
- Over Sela Pass to the great monastery at Tawang
Designed by Prafull Pitale · Updated 15 October 2026
- Fly into
- Guwahati (GAU); Dibrugarh (DIB) for upper Assam
- From Mumbai
- About 3.5 hours by direct flight
- Best time
- October to April
- Getting around
- Private car and driver; long, winding hill roads
- Permits
- Inner Line Permit for Arunachal, which we arrange
Choose your journey
22 ways to see North East
All private, all changeable. Prices are per person on twin sharing, in Super Deluxe hotels.
Short breaks
Kaziranga or Shillong in three or four nights
3 nightsShort breakThe Rhino Land
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
3 nightsShort breakAbode of the Cloud
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
3 nightsShort breakEastern Meadows
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
4 nightsShort breakNorth-East Beauty
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
4 nightsShort breakSplendour Himalaya
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Dawki's crystal-clear Umngot river and Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
4 nightsShort breakScotland of the East
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Dawki's crystal-clear Umngot river and Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
4 nightsShort breakPeaks & Lakes
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
Meghalaya in depth
Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Dawki and the living root bridges
5 nightsMeghalayaNature & Temples Tour
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Dawki's crystal-clear Umngot river and Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
6 nightsMeghalayaMesmerising Meghalaya
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- The Kamakhya Temple and the Brahmaputra in Guwahati
6 nightsMeghalayaMajestic Meghalaya
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Laitlum Canyons and the blue pools of Krang Suri Falls
- Mawphlang Sacred Forest and Mawsynram
Kaziranga and Meghalaya
Rhinos in Kaziranga with Shillong and Cherrapunjee's falls
5 nightsAssam + MeghalayaNorth-East Triangle I
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
6 nightsAssam + MeghalayaCharming Northeast
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
6 nightsAssam + MeghalayaNorth-East Triangle II
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
8 nightsAssam + MeghalayaNortheast Paradise
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Laitlum Canyons and the blue pools of Krang Suri Falls
8 nightsAssam + MeghalayaWet & Wild
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Pobitora, home to the densest population of rhinos in the world
Assam's rivers and wildlife
Majuli, Sivasagar and the national parks of Assam
5 nightsAssamAssam Delight
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
- Majuli, the world's largest river island, and its Vaishnavite satras
- The Ahom monuments of Sivasagar
7 nightsAssamWildlife Tour of Assam
- Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage wildlife reserve
- Nameri National Park on the Jia Bhoroli river
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
Arunachal and Tawang
Over Sela Pass to Tawang, with Dirang and Bomdila
7 nightsArunachalArunachal Classic
- Tezpur: Agnigarh hill and the Brahmaputra
- The Dirang valley, its hot springs and the Sangti valley
- Tawang Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in India
8 nightsArunachalBeauty of Arunachal
- Tezpur: Agnigarh hill and the Brahmaputra
- The Dirang valley, its hot springs and the Sangti valley
- Tawang Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in India
8 nightsArunachalHeavens of the East
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- The Dirang valley, its hot springs and the Sangti valley
11 nightsArunachalLand of the Rising Sun
- Tezpur: Agnigarh hill and the Brahmaputra
- The Dirang valley, its hot springs and the Sangti valley
- Tawang Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in India
12 nightsArunachalGlimpse of North-East
- Tezpur: Agnigarh hill and the Brahmaputra
- The Dirang valley, its hot springs and the Sangti valley
- Tawang Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in India
In pictures
North East, in pictures
When to go
Best time to visit North East
October to April. October to April is dry and clear, the season for Kaziranga's safaris (the park is open November to April) and for the views in Meghalaya and Arunachal. December and January are cold in Shillong and freezing in Tawang, where Sela Pass can close after snow. The monsoon, June to September, fills Cherrapunjee's waterfalls but closes the national parks.
Our favourite months
Prafull's notes
- Hill roads in Meghalaya and Arunachal are slow: 60 km can take three hours. We keep long drives to one a day.
- Kaziranga's elephant and jeep safaris are run by the Forest Department and depend on availability; book early for December and January.
- Cherrapunjee and Dawki hotels are simple, and Tawang is freezing from December to February. Pack warm layers and good walking shoes.
Good to know
North East questions
How many days do you need for the North East?
Four nights for Kaziranga or Shillong alone, five or six to combine Kaziranga with Meghalaya, and seven or eight for Tawang in Arunachal. Our longest trip covers Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya in 12 nights.
When is Kaziranga National Park open?
Kaziranga is usually open from November to April, with the best wildlife viewing from February to April when the grass is short. It closes in the monsoon.
Do I need a permit for Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes. Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit, which we arrange if you send ID proof about 10 days before travel. Bum La Pass needs a separate army permit and depends on the weather.
Is GST included in the price?
Yes. Our North East prices include GST (5%), hotel taxes and a private car for the whole trip. Flights or trains to Guwahati are extra and quoted for your dates.
Which hotels are included?
Most packages come in four hotel categories: Super Deluxe, Superior, Premium and Luxury. Each package page lists the hotels in every town. In Cherrapunjee, Dawki, Dirang and Bomdila even the best hotels are simple.
Is the North East good for families and senior citizens?
Yes, with care. Kaziranga and Shillong are easy; Cherrapunjee's root-bridge trek involves about 3,200 steps each way, and Tawang is high and cold, so we suggest the shorter Meghalaya and Assam trips for older travellers.
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